ALL SAINTS SUNDAY. Gathering WELCOME. arr. Alexander Schreiner. Robert Shaw/Alice Parker. Come, Come Ye Saints. Saints Bound for Heaven

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1 WELCOME Gathering If you are visiting with us or would like to share a prayer concern with the ministers, please fill out a Connection Card on the back of the pew and place it in the offering plate. PRELUDE *CALL TO WORSHIP ALL SAINTS SUNDAY Sunday Morning November 6, :45 a.m. Come, Come Ye Saints arr. Alexander Schreiner We invite you to use this time for quiet prayer and preparation for worship Entering into Worship PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & LORD S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. ANTHEM Saints Bound for Heaven Robert Shaw/Alice Parker Proclaiming God s Word READING FROM SCRIPTURE Psalm 46 In the pew Bibles, on pages of the First Testament LEADER: When we live in ways that fracture our community, PEOPLE: Give your light, O God of love. LEADER: When we are separated by social boundaries of our own construction, SERMON Promises, Promises Sermon Series #5 - How to Vote Rev. Kory Wilcoxson PEOPLE: Give your light, O God who frees. LEADER: When our words divide us rather than unite us, PEOPLE: Give your light, O God of grace. Leader: When hatred, conflict, and fear challenge Your goodness, People: Give your light, O God of peace. *HYMN 21 Let the Whole Creation Cry LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE Grant Wilkinson READING FROM SCRIPTURE Ephesians 4:1-5 In the pew Bibles, on page 193 of the Second Testament CHILDREN S CHOIR Gladly Give HYMN In Times of Great Decision Copyright 2004 Carol Winfrey Gillette In times of great decision, be with us God, we pray. Give each of us a vision of Jesus loving way. When louder words seem endless and other voices sure, Remind us of your promise; your love and truth endure. O God, whose gifts are countless, you send us bearing peace. You fill our dreams with justice for all communities. You give us global neighbors that all may justly live. May those we choose as leaders reflect the life you give. You call on every nation to put aside all greed, To care for your creation and for your ones in need, To care for those in prison, for children, for the ill. In times of great decision, may we choose leaders well. CHILDREN S TIME Children welcome in the name of Jesus, Children welcome in the name of love. All are welcome in the name of Jesus, All are welcome in the name of love. After Children s Time, two-year-olds through grade two may leave for Children s Worship & Wonder. After worship, parents may pick up their children in the Mission Center. INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY Lord God, Now Open Wide Thy Heaven Marcel Dupré * please stand as you are able * please stand as you are able

2 *PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him all creatures here below; OR Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION INVITATION TO COMMUNION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Come, Share the Lord (Hymn 408) We gather here in Jesus name, His love is burning in our hearts like living flame, For through the loving son, the Father makes us one: Come, take the bread, come, drink the wine, come, share the Lord. WORDS OF INSTITUTION FROM SCRIPTURE SHARING OF THE BREAD & CUP Alleluia arr. Charles Callahan All followers of Christ are welcome at the Lord s Table. When the bread is passed, take either a wafer or piece of loaf and eat it. Hold the cup to drink in unison following the Prayer of Thanksgiving. If you would like a gluten-free wafer, please notify a Deacon. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Those desiring to make their confession of faith or to place their membership in this church are invited to come forward as we sing the closing hymn. Our Vision Connecting People to God and Each Other Our Mission Crestwood Christian Church connects people to God and each other by being a community that welcomes and accepts all people; invites questions about how faith and life intersect; encourages people to take the next step in their spiritual journey; cares for each other and the stranger; and serves God through serving others. Putting Faith into Action *HYMN 649 Give Thanks for Life *BENEDICTION Welcome to Crestwood! We are glad you have joined us for worship. We hope your time with us is meaningful and that you return soon. CHORAL RESPONSE Amen 1882 Bellefonte Drive, Lexington, KY POSTLUDE Look, Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious arr. Paul Manz Phone: (859) Office@crestwoodchristian.org Read our church newsletter online at * please stand as you are able

3 WHAT S COMING UP AT CRESTWOOD November 6, 2016 Sun., 11/06 Daylight Saving Time Ends 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Chancel Choir - Choir Room 12 p.m. Crestwood Crash Course - Admin Wing 12 p.m. Christmas Play Practice - Sanctuary 12:15 p.m. DWM Board - Bradford Room 12 p.m. Sunday Lunch Bunch - Bonefish Grill Sir Barton Way, Hamburg 3 p.m. Reading the Bible with Your Kids - Faith Room 4 p.m. Mission Possible Kids - Administrative Wing 4 p.m. Youth Groups - Youth Rooms 6 p.m. Middle-School Movie Night - Gym/Church Grounds Mon., 11/07 7 p.m. World Outreach - Bradford Room Tues., 11/08 Election Day - Gym Closed All Day 10 a.m. Bridge - Bradford Room 6:30 p.m. Election Day Prayer Service - Sanctuary Wed., 11/09 10 a.m. Sermon Talk Back - Bradford Room 11:30 a.m. Senior Adult Ministry - Chalice Hall 7 p.m. Personnel Team - Bradford Room Thur., 11/10 6 p.m. Childcare Council - Childcare Center 6;30 p.m. God s Gifts - Kids Cooking Class - Chalice Hall and Mission Center Kitchen 6:30 p.m. Finance Team - Conference Room 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir - Chapel and Sanctuary Fri., 11/11 Sat., 11/12 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 Veterans Day Breakfast - Chalice Hall and Mission Center Kitchen 8:30 a.m. Men s Group - Bradford Room 9 a.m. CPR Class - Administrative Wing 10 a.m. God s Gifts - Baby Sign-Language Class - Seekers Room TAKE A CRASH COURSE! TODAY, Sunday, Nov. 6, we ll be holding a Crestwood Crash Course after the 10:45 a.m. worship service in the Administration Wing. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Crestwood and ask any questions you might have. Please feel free to join us! Sun., 11/13 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Chancel Choir - Choir Room 12 p.m. Christmas Play Practice - Sanctuary 3 p.m. More Than Decorations and Food: Holiday Preparation for When the Holidays are Hard - Bradford Room 3 p.m. Reading the Bible with Your Kids - Faith Room 4 p.m. Youth Groups - Youth Rooms 6:30 p.m. Fayette County Detention Center Worship and Communion Service Mon., 11/14 Tues., 11/15 9:45 a.m. Naomi DWM - Bradford Room 7 p.m. Children s Ministry Team - Church Library Wed., 11/16 10 a.m. Dorcas DWM - CYF Room 10 a.m. Sermon Talk Back - Bradford Room 7 p.m. Administrative Board Meeting - Chalice Hall Thurs., 11/17 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir - Chapel and Sanctuary Fri., 11/18 10 a.m. Bridge - Bradford Room Sat., 11/19 UK Car Park 10 a.m. God s Gifts, Sewing Class - Admin Wing Kory Wilcoxson Trish Standifur Peggy King Casey McDonald Patrick Lakin Laura Kaczmarek Lynn West Frank Spragens Noemi Lugo Martha Duttlinger Jane Johnson ELDERS SERVING AT THE TABLE 8;30 a.m. Natalee Feese 10:45 a.m. Warren and Carol Rogers Maureen Howell Our Church Staff: Senior Minister Associate Minister Children s Coordinator Middle School Coordinator High School Coordinator Church Administrator Facilities Manager Music Director Children & Youth Music Director Cherub Choir Director Organist Pianist

4 Prayer Joys and Concerns Members Bob Allen, Cheryl Arnold Brown, Eva Dennis, Martha Duttlinger, *Dee Forster, Deidra Hoellein and family, Palina Hurst, *Wayne Lollis, Mission Trip to New Orleans Family of Members JoNell Baker (aunt of Jeanne Jouett), Mark Dodson (son of Harry Dodson), Alissa Hanley (cousin of Tom Arnold), Peggy Igleheart (cousin of Bob Williams), James May (father of Lucy Nall and Betsy May), Alicia Royal (of Jeanne Jouett) Friends of Members Karen Brown (of Chrystal Schoeder), Family of Dave Donaldson (of Doug Hutcherson), Rick Reno (of Mimi Leet and Joy Leet- Mullins), Kathy Thommes (of Leigh Wilcoxson), Karl Williams (of Joy Leet-Mullins) Armed Forces Paul Baird (grandson-in-law of Minva Hodgins), Blake and Jill Chambers and family (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), *Travis Cramer (of Doug and Gayle Hutcherson), Bud DeLacey (nephew of Matt and Michelle DeLacey), James Derrick (nephew of Joyce Leininger); Isaiah Holguin (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Andrew Lynn (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Patrick Ritter (great-nephew of Betty Tester), David Schloesser (of Matt Staggs), Rocky Shapla (friend of Jane Johnson), Justin Witt (nephew of Jack Witt) Heart-to-Heart Members Jean Aspley, Neva Bailey, Virginia Bohanan, Dottie Bransom, Jim Brown, Margaret Buchanan, Mildred Cox, Isabel Goff, Dee Gudgell, Nettie Sue Hughbanks, Jean Mitchell, Tommy and Peggy Lyne, Jerry Reece, Ann Smith, Henry Spencer, Nellie Stapleton, Marshall Wall, John and Jean Walters, Jerry Wells Our World Community We pray for the inmates of the Fayette County Detention Center and God s presence and peace in the areas of turmoil and suffering around the world. *Names added this week. Names included on the prayer list for one month. If a name has been removed that you would like added back on, please contact the church office. ADVENT SMALL GROUP STUDY - THE REDEMPTION OF SCROOGE We re all familiar with the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, as told by Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol. The miserly Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his friend, Jacob (not Bob!) Marley, and then by three other ghosts who help him learn the true meaning of Christmas. For the Advent sermon series, we ll be talking about The Ghosts of Christmas. The series will be accompanied by small-group gatherings that will be discussing The Redemption of Scrooge by Matt Rawle. These groups will be hosted in members homes and will take place at various times. If you d like to participate in an Advent small group, please call the office or Kory with your name and preferred time to meet (e.g., Sunday afternoon, weekday morning, etc.). We ll get you placed in a group that works for you. READING THE BIBLE WITH YOUR KIDS Conventional wisdom says that biblical illiteracy is on the rise in our country. Gone are the days when parents and kids read the Bible together. But it doesn t have to be that way! In this class, we ll explore together what s in the Bible and how we can read it together for the most enjoyment and learning. This is a class for parents AND kids to experience together! So bring a child (preferably yours), a Bible, and a willingness to learn more about what s in this Good Book. We ll meet on Sundays (Nov. 6, Nov. 13, and Nov. 20) from 3-4 p.m. in the Faith Room. Please RSVP to Kory so we can know how many to expect. Hope you can join us! ELECTION DAY PRAYER SERVICE This Tuesday, our country faces a momentous decision as we elect the people who will be leading us into the future. It s important to lift up this decision and our country to God in prayer. Join us at 6 p.m. on Tuesday in the sanctuary for a brief prayer service as we prepare to watch the election results. Prayer is the most powerful tool at our disposal. Let s put it to use on Tuesday! MORE THAN DECORATIONS AND FOOD: HOLIDAY PREPARATIONS FOR WHEN THE HOLIDAYS ARE HARD SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 3 P.M. For many of us, the upcoming seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas are difficult. Grief, loss, broken relationships, loneliness, family stress, illness, and other circumstances are magnified during these seasons that seem to demand that we be happy. This year, the Stephen Ministers are hosting an event to provide tools to assist us as we navigate the holidays. Mark your calendar for November 13, and invite friends and family to attend this workshop.

5 Crestwood members who have passed away in the last twelve months: November 1, October 31, 2016 Crestwood members who have passed away in the last twelve months: November 1, October 31, 2016 William Dayton (Hatch) Hatcher ~ November 10, 2015 Alexander Taylor Manning ~ November 18, 2015 Gordon Butterfield ~ January 1, 2016 Linda T. Measle ~ February 17, 2016 William (Bill) Edward Shores, Jr. ~ March 4, 2016 Elizabeth (Betty) Dickey ~ April 12, 2016 Flora C. Griffin ~ April 28, 2016 Edwina Featherson ~ June 13, 2016 Paul Warnecke ~ July 4, 2106 Anne Purple ~ July 25, We thank God for the gifts of these servants... William Dayton (Hatch) Hatcher ~ November 10, 2015 Alexander Taylor Manning ~ November 18, 2015 Gordon Butterfield ~ January 1, 2016 Linda T. Measle ~ February 17, 2016 William (Bill) Edward Shores, Jr. ~ March 4, 2016 Elizabeth (Betty) Dickey ~ April 12, 2016 Flora C. Griffin ~ April 28, 2016 Edwina Featherson ~ June 13, 2016 Paul Warnecke ~ July 4, 2106 Anne Purple ~ July 25, We thank God for the gifts of these servants...

6 November 6, 2016 November 6, 2016 On this All Saints Sunday, we honor the deceased members of Crestwood, and reflect upon the many ways they have contributed to this community and the legacy they have left us. On this All Saints Sunday, we honor the deceased members of Crestwood, and reflect upon the many ways they have contributed to this community and the legacy they have left us. Crestwood Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 1882 Bellefonte Drive Lexington, KY (859) Crestwood Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 1882 Bellefonte Drive Lexington, KY (859)